Harvest and Hope in Baptist Sermon and Richmond Convocation
In Danville Virginia 1894 Reverend T B Thames and fellow pastors address harvest themes and salvation warnings urging readers to support the state Baptist Young People's convention in Richmond on the 22nd and 23rd with reduced rail rates and free city hospitality. The article urges strong participation from local associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young Young People’s People of
Richmond
Southern Railway
Baptists of
Thanksgiving Proclamation and Two National Holidays
A proclamation urges Southern loyalty to Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day. It extols the Fourth of July and emphasizes a sober celebration of the nation’s founding principles. The call extends to closing schools, shops, stores and opening churches and chapels to honor the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
South
Baptist Associations and Sunday School Plans Reflected
A long community column reports on Baptists in England and America, noting open communion and close communion tensions, a push for a Sunday school column with reports from various churches, and ongoing pastor-led meetings. It covers church events, baptisms, members elected to General Association, deaths, marriages, and local church news from Bethlehem Sharon Summersett Mt. Vernon Galveston and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Meets Next Tuesday in The General Alexandria Virginia
The association plans meetings next Tuesday in Alexandria Virginia. Travelers can depart Monday or Tuesday morning by two routes. The Southern railway option offers 6 am departure from Danville with 2 pm arrival or 11:50 am departure and 8 pm arrival. The Atlantic and Danville route uses a 9 am Danville departure, Washington steamer at 6 pm, arriving in Alexandria for breakfast next morning. Fare on both routes is 9.40 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Southern Railway
Atlantic and
Danville
Norfolk and Washington
Atlantic
Washington
Raleigh Baptist Tabernacle Membership Steady at 585
The Recorder notes total Raleigh Baptist Tabernacle membership stands at 585 while the Sunday school shows 884 on its rolls, reflecting steady church engagement and active teaching programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Baptist ‘Tabernacle
Wanted Agents in Virginia for Lightning Fire Kindler
Classified notice seeking hustling agents across Virginia counties to sell a device named Lightning Fire Kindler. Promises daily earnings from 500 to 10 dollars and urges immediate writing for territory. contact D. F. Wallace Jr. in Smithville, Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
D. F. Wallace, Jr
Smithville
Tenn
Danger From Catarrh Promotes Serious Illnesses
The article warns catarrh in the head can lead to bronchitis or consumption. It says local treatments are ineffective because catarrh stems from blood impurities. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior blood purifier that expels impurities and cures catarrh, improving overall health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Breech Loading Guns Sold at Prime Cost by Schoolfield Vase
Schoolfield Vase & Co. announce the sale of their entire Breech Loading Gunn stock at prime cost. The liquidation emphasizes a complete inventory clearance with pricing aimed to attract immediate buyers. Customers are urged to act quickly to take advantage of the reduced rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoolfield, Vase & Co
Sister Mary Matilda McGhee Obituary at Brights
Sister Mary Matilda McGhee died September 8 near Brights. Born July 20, 1850, she joined the Baptist church in October 1871 and remained devoted at home and in worship. Survived by a husband Bro McGhee and four children. the community offers sympathy and urges continued faith.
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Broatley
Monument Street
Thames
Jnc
Exall
W. J. Martin
Peter L. Booth
L. B. D’armond
L. Morgan
Joseph Wharton
T. N. Williams
Whitmell
Wright
Lynchburg
Franklin
Franklin and Family. Bro. J. Lindsey Ferguson
J. Allen Crews
Bro. Ferguson
Maggie Lindsey
the Sunbeams
Mary Waddill
Almeida Coleman
Kate Acree
Charley James
Rice
G. W. Finley
Presbyterian Synod
Main Street
Brights
Mary Matilda McGhee
McGhee
The
Baptist Church
Bro. McGhee
Death Notice of Ernest Franklin in Sutherlin Virginia
Died near Sutherlin Va. Ernest son of Mr and Mrs Cavil Franklin was two years and nine months old. He loved family and friends and is described as an interesting boy. The notice expresses faith in Jesus, offers comfort to bereaved parents, and is dated November 5 in Sutherlin Virginia.
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Jeremiah
Sutherlin
Ernest
Cavil Franklin
Rosebud
Papa
Mama
Jesus
Earth
Heaven
W. E. Warren
Sutherlin, Va
Resolutions of Respect for Rosa Sparrow Cole
The Ladies' Christian Association of Moffett Memorial church mourns the loss of Rosa Sparrow Cole who died October 5. The resolutions praise her brief yet hopeful membership, express sorrow at her absence, and direct copies to her husband, association minutes, and ROANOKE Baptist Union for publication. Committee: Mrs. J. C. Cousins, Miss Jani Benefield. Neapolis, Oct 24.
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Ladies’ Christian Association
Rosa Sparrow Cole
Sister Cole
Ladies’ Christian Association of
Roaanokh Baptist Union
J. C. Cousins
Jani
Benefield
Sunday School Reports Urge Roanoke Association Help
October 1894 notes urge Roanoke Association superintendents to report monthly roll, monthly attendance, and collections to The Union. It praises Danville Neapolis and Dundee reports, stresses active effort over committees, and calls teachers to engage members through door-to-door work and personal visitation to grow Sunday schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Association
Danville
Neapolis
Dundee
Union
School of the First Church
Hunting Material and Supplies Sold at Schoolfield
Local listing notes hunting material including shells powder and related gear available at Schoolfield. Vass Jo handles sales and inquiries for patrons seeking ammunition components and related equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoolfield, Vass Jo
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Roanoke Baptist Winson
Danville, VA
T. B. Thames
D. D
Mr. Spurgeon
Bethlehem
Chas. Mason
C.J. W
Mt. Vernon
G. A. Chocklett
Henry County
T. C. Alderson
Mt.Labor
Greenfield
Elba
General Association
Mill Creek
E. F. Musick
Galveston
Bro. Reid
Christ
Bro. Barber
First Church Notes
J. B. Sparrow
Martinsville
C. F. James
F.S. Woodson
Jno
Bro. L. B. Conway, Jr
Louise Anderson
J. B. Anderson
Edward Nichols
R. R. Motley
S. S&s. Department
First Church
W. P. Boatwright
Offert
W. H. Bondurant
Morotock
H. R. Miller
Union Hill
N. &. Burton
F. B. Gravely & CO
Riverside Block
B. Gravely & CO
Victory
W. J. Glasgow
U.S. Gov’t
California
Jordan
Hamlin, Son & Co
GEO. E. Coleman & CO
Holland
N. C. Wood
J. M. Poteat
J. 8. Green
J. M. Smith
Geo. E. Coleman
Orvien
C. E. Holland
W. ST. White
D. A. Tyree
Hunt Coleman
Young Peoples
Baptist Young People
Lansing Burrows
W. H
Baptist Sunday School Board
Nashville, Tenn
T. P. Bell
Cor. Sec’y
Grews & Guerrant
Hustlers
Conway Belt Furniture Company
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